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ET16 GCO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,748 mi
Last recorded61,748 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 GCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS

Fail 12 May 2026 61,748 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS

Pass 29 May 2025 57,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 57,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 53,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 46,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 31,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 23,158 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 16,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 16,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 10,567 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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ET16 GCO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 36,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET16 GCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ET16 GCO registered?

ET16 GCO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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